CRIMINAL MINDS revolves around an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases. The team is lead by Special Agent Aaron Hotchner, a strong profiler who is able to gain people's trust and unlock their secrets. Other members include Emily Prentiss, a former Interpol agent and daughter of high-powered diplomats whose past life has caught up with her, leading to her presumed demise; Special Agent Derek Morgan, an expert on obsessional crimes; Special Agent Dr. Spencer Reid, a classically misunderstood genius whose social IQ is as low as his intellectual IQ is high; Jennifer "J.J." Jareau, the team's confident unit liaison who was called to a top Pentagon job but returns to the BAU under mysterious circumstances; and Penelope Garcia, a computer wizard who helps research the cases. Each member brings his or her own area of expertise to the table as they pinpoint predators' motivations and identify their emotional triggers in the attempt to stop them.
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VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's Episode of CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS
by - December 12, 2012
On tonight's episode of the CBS drama series CRIMINAL MINDS titled 'Perennials,' the BAU heads south to investigate a fast-moving UnSub whose signature matches that of a serial killer from 30 years ago. Get a sneak peek below!...
by - December 12, 2012
On tonight's episode of the CBS drama series CRIMINAL MINDS titled 'Perennials,' the BAU heads south to investigate a fast-moving UnSub whose signature matches that of a serial killer from 30 years ago. Get a sneak peek below!...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's Episode of CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS
by - December 05, 2012
On tonight's episode of the CBS drama series CRIMINAL MINDS titled 'The Lesson,' the BAU investigates a series of male bodies that have been oddly disposed of, finding themselves in search of a killer with ritualistic tendencies. Get a sneak peek below!...
by - December 05, 2012
On tonight's episode of the CBS drama series CRIMINAL MINDS titled 'The Lesson,' the BAU investigates a series of male bodies that have been oddly disposed of, finding themselves in search of a killer with ritualistic tendencies. Get a sneak peek below!...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - CRIMINAL MINDS' 'The Lesson,' Airing 12/5
by Tyler Peterson - December 04, 2012
"The Lesson" - The BAU investigates a series of male bodies that have been oddly disposed of, finding themselves in search of a killer with ritualistic tendencies. Also, Reid gets anxious when faced with the possibility of meeting his mystery woman, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Dec. 5 (9:00-10:00 P...
by Tyler Peterson - December 04, 2012
"The Lesson" - The BAU investigates a series of male bodies that have been oddly disposed of, finding themselves in search of a killer with ritualistic tendencies. Also, Reid gets anxious when faced with the possibility of meeting his mystery woman, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Dec. 5 (9:00-10:00 P...
CBS Sweeps All Key Ratings Catergories for Second Time in Three Weeks
by Caryn Robbins - December 04, 2012
CBS swept all key ratings categories for the second time in three weeks, with season highs for 2 BROKE GIRLS, MIKE & MOLLY, HAWAII FIVE-0, CRIMINAL MINDS, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION and THE AMAZING RACE, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Dec. 2....
by Caryn Robbins - December 04, 2012
CBS swept all key ratings categories for the second time in three weeks, with season highs for 2 BROKE GIRLS, MIKE & MOLLY, HAWAII FIVE-0, CRIMINAL MINDS, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION and THE AMAZING RACE, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Dec. 2....
CBS Network Wins Wednesday Night in Viewers and Adults 25-54
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2012
Led by strong performances from SURVIVOR: PHILLIPINES, CRIMINAL MINDS and CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, CBS won Wednesday night in viewers and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Nov. 28....
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2012
Led by strong performances from SURVIVOR: PHILLIPINES, CRIMINAL MINDS and CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, CBS won Wednesday night in viewers and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Nov. 28....
CBS Shows Receive Big Boost from 7-Day DVR Playbacks
by Tyler Peterson - November 27, 2012
CBS has eight programs averaging a 7-day DVR playback lift of 3 million viewers or more, as many as all the other networks combined, according to Nielsen live plus 7-day ratings through the week ending Nov. 7, Week Seven of the 2012-2013 season. ...
by Tyler Peterson - November 27, 2012
CBS has eight programs averaging a 7-day DVR playback lift of 3 million viewers or more, as many as all the other networks combined, according to Nielsen live plus 7-day ratings through the week ending Nov. 7, Week Seven of the 2012-2013 season. ...
MODERN FAMILY Scores Big Ratings for ABC with Live +7 Day Ratings
by Tyler Peterson - November 27, 2012
Based on Nielsen's TV playback data for the week, ABC's Modern Family registered as the biggest gainer via time-shifted viewing in Adults 18-49 for its 6th consecutive telecast, picking up an additional 2.1 rating points from its originally reported Live + Same Day numbers. In fact, ABC claimed 3 of...
by Tyler Peterson - November 27, 2012
Based on Nielsen's TV playback data for the week, ABC's Modern Family registered as the biggest gainer via time-shifted viewing in Adults 18-49 for its 6th consecutive telecast, picking up an additional 2.1 rating points from its originally reported Live + Same Day numbers. In fact, ABC claimed 3 of...
Star-Studded Lineup to Take Part in Hollywood Christmas Parade, 11/25
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2012
The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade will be held in the streets of Hollywood, CA this Sunday, November 25, 2012, kicking off with a Pre-Parade Spectacular Show from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., followed by the parade proper from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m....
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2012
The 2012 Hollywood Christmas Parade will be held in the streets of Hollywood, CA this Sunday, November 25, 2012, kicking off with a Pre-Parade Spectacular Show from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., followed by the parade proper from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m....
CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING Draws Biggest Audience in 4 Years for ABC
by Tyler Peterson - November 22, 2012
ABC's mostly repeat lineup beat out NBC's all-original Wednesday schedule by double digits in Total Viewers (+15%) and Adults 18-49 (+15%). ...
by Tyler Peterson - November 22, 2012
ABC's mostly repeat lineup beat out NBC's all-original Wednesday schedule by double digits in Total Viewers (+15%) and Adults 18-49 (+15%). ...
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY Soars to its Largest Audience Ever
by Caryn Robbins - November 20, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY delivered its largest audience ever with 17.63 million viewers and highest adult 25-54 rating (7.4/12). It also delivered the season's highest rated scripted broadcast in adults 18-49 (5.7/17). PERSON OF INTEREST and TWO AND A HALF MEN also notched season high adult 18-49 ratin...
by Caryn Robbins - November 20, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY delivered its largest audience ever with 17.63 million viewers and highest adult 25-54 rating (7.4/12). It also delivered the season's highest rated scripted broadcast in adults 18-49 (5.7/17). PERSON OF INTEREST and TWO AND A HALF MEN also notched season high adult 18-49 ratin...
CBS's CSI CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Tops 10 pm Time Slot
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2012
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION won the 10:00 PM time period in viewers and adults 18-49, finishing ahead of freshman dramas 'Chicago Fire' and 'Nashville,' according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Wednesday, Nov. 14. SURVIVOR and CRIMINAL MINDS also won their respective time p...
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2012
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION won the 10:00 PM time period in viewers and adults 18-49, finishing ahead of freshman dramas 'Chicago Fire' and 'Nashville,' according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Wednesday, Nov. 14. SURVIVOR and CRIMINAL MINDS also won their respective time p...
CBS Wins in Viewers With TV's Top Two Dramas
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2012
CBS won in viewers for the sixth time in seven weeks even with television's top two dramas (NCIS, NCIS: LOS ANGELES) and top new drama (VEGAS) preempted for election coverage, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Nov. 11, Week Seven of the 2012-2013 season....
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2012
CBS won in viewers for the sixth time in seven weeks even with television's top two dramas (NCIS, NCIS: LOS ANGELES) and top new drama (VEGAS) preempted for election coverage, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Nov. 11, Week Seven of the 2012-2013 season....
SURVIVOR, CRIMINAL MINDS Continue Growing in Ratings
by Tyler Peterson - November 08, 2012
SURVIVOR and CRIMINAL MINDS notched week-to-week gains in viewers and adults 18-49 while CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION led its time period in viewers and key demos, leading CBS to a nightly viewer win, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Wednesday, Nov. 7. ...
by Tyler Peterson - November 08, 2012
SURVIVOR and CRIMINAL MINDS notched week-to-week gains in viewers and adults 18-49 while CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION led its time period in viewers and key demos, leading CBS to a nightly viewer win, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Wednesday, Nov. 7. ...
ABC's Wednesday Line-Up Posts Across-the-Board Increases
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2012
Despite facing increased competition week to week from a special 2-hour The Voice on NBC, ABC posted across-the-board increases with its Wednesday line up. Jumping 12% over the prior week, the Net took second place on the night among Adults 18-49, beating CBS (Survivor/Criminal Minds/CSI) and Fox wi...
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2012
Despite facing increased competition week to week from a special 2-hour The Voice on NBC, ABC posted across-the-board increases with its Wednesday line up. Jumping 12% over the prior week, the Net took second place on the night among Adults 18-49, beating CBS (Survivor/Criminal Minds/CSI) and Fox wi...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's Episode of CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS
by - November 07, 2012
On tonight's episode of the CBS drama CRIMINAL MINDS titled 'The Apprenticeship,' when prostitutes in Miami are discovered murdered in a similar style to local animals found dead there, the BAU must work fast to find an UnSub whose confidence is quickly escalating. Get a sneak peek below!...
by - November 07, 2012
On tonight's episode of the CBS drama CRIMINAL MINDS titled 'The Apprenticeship,' when prostitutes in Miami are discovered murdered in a similar style to local animals found dead there, the BAU must work fast to find an UnSub whose confidence is quickly escalating. Get a sneak peek below!...
CBS's CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Scares Away Competition
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2012
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION scared away its 10:00 PM competition in viewers and adults 18-49, notching its largest audience since April, leading CBS to a Wednesday win in viewers and adults 25-54 and placing a strong second in adults 18-49 (just -0.1 behind FOX), according to Nielsen preliminary...
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2012
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION scared away its 10:00 PM competition in viewers and adults 18-49, notching its largest audience since April, leading CBS to a Wednesday win in viewers and adults 25-54 and placing a strong second in adults 18-49 (just -0.1 behind FOX), according to Nielsen preliminary...
THE X FACTOR Powers FOX to Tight Demo Win
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2012
FOX (7.37 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.6, #1) topped a tight race on Wednesday with new episodes of THE X FACTOR (6.92 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 2.4, #T5) and a second 'The X Factor'...
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2012
FOX (7.37 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.6, #1) topped a tight race on Wednesday with new episodes of THE X FACTOR (6.92 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 2.4, #T5) and a second 'The X Factor'...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's Episode of CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS
by - October 31, 2012
On tonight's episode of the CBS drama CRIMINAL MINDS titled 'The Good Earth,' when four men go missing in rural Oregon, the BAU searches for a common link among them in order to track them down. Get a sneak peek below!...
by - October 31, 2012
On tonight's episode of the CBS drama CRIMINAL MINDS titled 'The Good Earth,' when four men go missing in rural Oregon, the BAU searches for a common link among them in order to track them down. Get a sneak peek below!...
World Series Opens on Top for FOX
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2012
FOX (10.99 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.2, #1) pulled into the top spot on Wednesday with its coverage of the 'World Series, Game 1' (10.99 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 3.2, #2)....
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2012
FOX (10.99 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.2, #1) pulled into the top spot on Wednesday with its coverage of the 'World Series, Game 1' (10.99 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 3.2, #2)....
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY is Week's Top Entertainment Program in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY was the week's top entertainment program in both viewers and adults 18-49, leading CBS to its fourth straight win in viewers to open the season, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Oct. 21, Week Four of the 2012-2013 season....
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY was the week's top entertainment program in both viewers and adults 18-49, leading CBS to its fourth straight win in viewers to open the season, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Oct. 21, Week Four of the 2012-2013 season....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'God Complex' Episode of CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS
by - October 23, 2012
On the next episode of the CBS drama series CRIMINAL MINDS titled 'God Complex,' Reid's phone calls to a mystery woman have the team intrigued. Get a sneak peek below!...
by - October 23, 2012
On the next episode of the CBS drama series CRIMINAL MINDS titled 'God Complex,' Reid's phone calls to a mystery woman have the team intrigued. Get a sneak peek below!...
CBS Slips into Top Spot in Wednesday Ratings Race
by Caryn Robbins - October 18, 2012
CBS (10.81 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.7, #1) slipped into the top spot on Wednesday with its mix of 'Survivor: Philippines' (10.11 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.7, #4), 'Criminal Minds' (11.78 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.1, #2) and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' (10.56 mi...
by Caryn Robbins - October 18, 2012
CBS (10.81 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.7, #1) slipped into the top spot on Wednesday with its mix of 'Survivor: Philippines' (10.11 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.7, #4), 'Criminal Minds' (11.78 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.1, #2) and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' (10.56 mi...
CBS's CSI Sweeps Time Period in Viewers and Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - October 18, 2012
CSI and SURVIVOR swept their respective time periods in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 and CRIMINAL MINDS posted week-to-week demo growth leading CBS to a Wednesday win in viewers and key demos, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Oct. 17....
by Caryn Robbins - October 18, 2012
CSI and SURVIVOR swept their respective time periods in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 and CRIMINAL MINDS posted week-to-week demo growth leading CBS to a Wednesday win in viewers and key demos, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Oct. 17....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Through the Looking Glass' on CBS's CRIMINAL MINDS
by - October 16, 2012
On Wednesday night's episode of the CBS drama CRIMINAL MINDS titled 'Through the Looking Glass,' when one Kansas family turns up dead and another goes missing, the BAU looks for a link between the cases to find out who is behind the kidnappings and murders. Also, Hotch gets surprising news from Beth...
by - October 16, 2012
On Wednesday night's episode of the CBS drama CRIMINAL MINDS titled 'Through the Looking Glass,' when one Kansas family turns up dead and another goes missing, the BAU looks for a link between the cases to find out who is behind the kidnappings and murders. Also, Hotch gets surprising news from Beth...
CBS Gets a 'BIG BANG' Out of DVR Playback During Premiere Week
by Tyler Peterson - October 15, 2012
Live plus 7-day DVR playback expanded CBS's live plus same day premiere week viewer win from 2.35 million viewers to 2.86 million, according to Nielsen live plus 7-day lift versus live same day ratings for the week of Sept. 24-Sept. 30. ...
by Tyler Peterson - October 15, 2012
Live plus 7-day DVR playback expanded CBS's live plus same day premiere week viewer win from 2.35 million viewers to 2.86 million, according to Nielsen live plus 7-day lift versus live same day ratings for the week of Sept. 24-Sept. 30. ...
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